Lesley Higgs

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Lesley Higgs (née Shipp; born 25 October 1965) is an English former international women's football goalkeeper. She appeared for England in the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals.

Club career

While playing for Arsenal, Higgs was Player of the Match in the 1993 WFA Cup Final. In 1995, Higgs was playing for Wembley Ladies. She left Wembley to rejoin Arsenal in the 1997 close season.

International career

Higgs went to the 1995 World Cup as deputy to regular England keeper Pauline Cope. With quarter-final qualification ensured after winning the first two group games, Higgs played in the final group game, a 3–2 win against Nigeria. She was allotted 81 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.

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